The standard of time. Or The measuring-reed [electronic resource] : Containing an exact chronological computation of the years of the world, (from the creation thereof, to the time of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans.) Relating the various mutations and transactions hapning therein. Together with a catalogue of such kings and princes that then reigned. Wherein also the hidden mysteries of Daniels 70. weeks, and other prophecies, the time of Herods reigne; the birth, baptisme and Passion of our Saviour, are cleared and explained, with variety of other memorable passages which never were extant before in our English tongue. By John Swan. B.D